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The modelling behind Melbourne's extended city-wide lockdown is problematic

Written by Joshua Gans, Professor of Strategic Management, University of Toronto

I totally support the goal of eliminating the coronavirus from Victoria and at the same time hopefully eliminating it from all of Australia.

I’ve written a book making the case this is the best way to get Australia back to normal given the uncertainty of the timeline for a vaccine and the difficulty of continually managing a pandemic.

But an...

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The modelling behind Melbourne's extended city-wide lockdown is problematic

Turning AI Curiosity into Real Productivity

Social media has supercharged real estate marketing – and made it cheaper. But it also brings risks

Job performance reviews are outdated and often pointless. Why do we still use them?

It’s not hoarding: farmers need to buy huge amounts of diesel to keep our food secure

Despite denials, there are signs the RBA does consider house prices in setting rates

pay.com.au appoints John Herlihy as Board Chair, adds two non-executive directors

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Cloud-based cyberattacks are on the rise, and targeting the financial services industry

From Cleopatra to Wellington, leaders have always taxed beer. But Australia’s system has made beer extra pricey

3 local solutions to replace coal jobs and ensure a just transition for mining communities

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Global Thryv voices bring a sharper lens to International Women’s Day

AI curiosity fuels new wave of employee-led innovation in Australia

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